DRC Ebola Cases Near 600 as Global Controls Tighten — June 10, 2026

Ebola outbreak in DRC has reached 598 confirmed cases and 115 confirmed deaths as WHO’s emergency declaration, CDC entry restrictions, and field reports of lagging tracing point to a response still trying to catch up across eastern Congo and Uganda. In this episode: Top stories: 1. WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global public health emergency — CIDRAP News https://www.statnews.com/2026/05/17/who-ebola-drc-uganda-bundibugyo-pheic-public-health-emergency 2. Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas | Ebola | CDC — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/situation-summary/returning-travelers.html 3. Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600 | MarketScreener Saudi Arabia — Reuters https://sa.marketscreener.com/news/congo-says-number-of-confirmed-ebola-cases-rises-to-nearly-600-ce7f5cdadc8ef025 4. Congo’s Ebola deaths top 100 as conflict, attacks on health workers challenge efforts - The Globe and Mail — The Globe and Mail https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-congos-ebola-deaths-top-100-as-conflict-attacks-on-health-workers/ 5. WHO in Bunia: Ebola Response Still Behind as DRC Cases Hit 550 — The Eastern Herald https://easternherald.com/2026/06/09/who-ebola-response-behind-curve-drc-bundibugyo-ituri-june-2026/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]